I have a really hard time imagining that this sort of ‘bulk mail’ marketing, but this guy is selling a whole collection of European motorcycles with parts. Problem being that the collection is in bits and pieces and may not have a running motorcycle in the whole batch.
1990 Honda Transalp
In the late 1980’s Honda jumped into the Dual-Sport fray with their Transalp. Initially conceived as a 500, it was bumped to 600 (actually 583cc) by the time it was introduced in 1987. It was a V-twin 4-stroke that put out roughly 50 hp. It was actually too big to be a motocross or enduro bike, and didn’t really fit …
The Time Machine – 1972 Honda CB750 Chopper
2-8-17 Update: 14 months later, this Tracy-bodied CB is back up for sale with a lower asking price. Find it (still in Houston) with a BIN of $2,350 here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This CB750 got no interest at the asking price of $3,750. Based out of Tracy, California, Tracy Fiberglass Fabricator Works used to create custom bodywork for …
Auction Recap – Mecum Las Vegas 2017
The Vegas auctions have wrapped and now we get to take a look at some results. Mecum has just come out with their statistics and the one-line story is that 868 of 949 motorcycles were sold (92% sell through rate) for a total of $13.7 million.
In France – Clutch Motorcycles Kawasaki W650
Based out of Paris, Clutch Motorcycles has a consistent style in their builds that should appeal to those of you that prefer simplicity. Here’s their take on a 2001 W650 – Kawasaki’s competitor to the Bonneville.
Yamaha Engine – 1949 Harley-Davidson Hummer Racer
I’d love to know what the builder was thinking when he put this together. Starting with a ’49 Harley-Davidson Hummer, he added a ’53 Teleglide front end and…the motor from a ’87 Yamaha YZ125!
Guess That Bike – Unknown Trike Edition
View PostThe Bullitt Build – 2005 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer
Post Sale Update: After 26 bids on eBay, this cafe’d Bonnie sold for $8,100. The Bullitt is a “motorcycle blog dedicated to both modern and vintage cafe racers, scramblers, trackers, bobbers and the people who ride them.” They also occasionally create some custom builds, and one of them is now back on the market.
Video Intermission – Landing On A Jeep
1. I cannot believe the rider is able to land this. 2. He needs new spotters. 3. Again, I cannot believe the rider is able to land this.
1967 Vespa Sprint 150
In the wreckage of post WWII Italy the aircraft and maker Piaggio decided that Italy desperately needed cheap and reliable transportation. They patented their first effort in April, 1946 and had a 1947 model in production. Their aircraft heritage clearly showed in the bodywork of the newly named Vespa. By the early 1960s Vespa was being made under license in …
Giveaway – Faster Sons Keychain
Last year when I was at the press launch for the Yamaha SCR950, I got a gift bag from Yamaha with some trinkets. One of the goodies was a keychain that’s not available in the US. I’ll never use it, so I figured it’d be nice to give it to a loyal reader who would actually enjoy it. So…who wants …
Picture Intermission – Project Chieftain
A year ago, Indian created the Project Scout Contest. That pit Indian dealerships against each other to see who could build the best custom Scout. Now Indian’s doing the same thing with the Chieftain bagger. Builders have been working for the last 4 months, and now the builds are available for your judgment.
1978 BMW R100S
Thanks to the factory luggage and multiple tank bags, this R100S would be a great option for someone looking for a classic touring bike with some pep.
Custom Thunderbolt – 1996 Buell ST2
Motorcycle.com called the Buell ST2 Thunderbolt a touring sport bike (rather than the usual sport-touring nomenclature) because they felt Buell gave you a sport bike that had some touring features. This custom build keeps the ST2 name and motor…but not much else. What do you think about it?
Out of Office – You Boys Like Mexico?
…cause Spurgeon and I sure do. That’s why today we’re off on a ride from Los Angeles to Cabo. It’ll take 6 days, and during that time my posting frequency will definitely drop – I’m not sure what my internet access is going to be like. So if you don’t see many bikes for sale in the next week, I …